Ghazal Poems. Examples of Ghazals and a list of new poems in the correct poetic form and technique. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Ghazal poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of a Ghazal.
A ghazal poem is a form of poetry consisting of couplets which share a rhyme and a refrain, but there is more to a ghazal. What is ghazal in poetry (complete definition)?
Akela haiDekh
Dekh kaya andhera hai teri chahat ka payasa akeyla hai
Gool gool goomti dharti mai treri chahat ka dewana akela hai
Parchaie na sahi tere jism ki chadar od kar soney wala akela hai...
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Categories:
11th grade, angst,
Form: Ghazal
DardaDarad
Wow mosum dour chaley Gaye
Dil bas maqut ka mukam pochey
Kaya thi wow suraj ki kiran jo aaj amavas ki parchaie ban gayi
Bin rosni key aawaz Ki kadadaht mai jita ja raha...
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Categories:
absence, deep, loneliness, miss
Form: Ghazal
BesottedWhy are you hiding from my sight ?
Then I hide in the shadows without you
Days passed as cool and dark
Like a saint living in the mystery
Lost my dream somewhere
Thoughts of you sorronding always
Iam lost if...
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Categories:
2nd grade, fantasy,
Form: Ghazal
Tere naamTere naam
Cahath meri rotihi hai mai
muskurata hoon beyjuban tha wow bhi koi paal
jaab houya mauos pi kar jaam mahobhat waala
na Jane kaya tha nasa thi bas sharth laag beytha
na dunga...
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3rd grade, absence,
Form: Ghazal
Three Bronx Cheers for These Presidents(To American Protesters)
Let them go on with puppetry and think our life is a game
Or a gambling scene where they win at the cost of our dear name,
Just to heap wealth or fix their steps...
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Categories:
america,
Form: Ghazal
In Silence
The hectic noise and turmoil of the world
May lead to seeking refuge in silence.
From traffic, from industry and from dogs,
We can thankfully relax in silence.
Home from the supermarket's clamour,
We long to rest quietly in silence.
Tired...
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Categories:
appreciation, dog, jesus, silence,
Form: Ghazal
Mehmet Akif Ersoy translationsMehmet Akif Ersoy: Modern English Translations of Turkish Poems
Mehmet Âkif Ersoy (1873-1936) was a Turkish poet, author, writer, academic, member of parliament, and the composer of the Turkish National Anthem.
Snapshot
by Mehmet Akif Ersoy
loose English translation/interpretation...
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Categories:
dark, death, earth, grave,
Form: Ghazal
Galway Gal
Glassen calm can stretch remoteness _________ distant pale blue
As clouds sink in the glazed stillness ____ of smoothly waned blue
Lilting soft breath whispers gently ~~~~~~ unfurling sail blue
Waves bend in diamond laughter ~~~ beaming upon...
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Categories:
adventure,
Form: Ghazal
I Want To SayShould ye lend me your ear today,
There’s something new I want to say.
Things open and out, still unknown,
Tales of ruined stars I want to say.
Of common folks’ commonplace life,
No hoary tales I...
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Categories:
inspiration,
Form: Ghazal
Goodbye, WandererFirst time we met, you left your litter, my wanderer.
Choosing a fitting name, I thought I'd try 'Wanderer'!
So playful, your favorite game always Hide-and-Seek.
I'd search the backyard: "Where's my little guy, Wanderer?"
Sunday threatens rain; I...
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Categories:
dog,
Form: Ghazal
Love's LongingLove's longing reflects stillness as it longs
As the heart becomes weaker when it longs
This feeling in silence claims tomorrow
When the lonely heart yearns for love it longs
The eternal wish from love is profound
When heard in...
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Categories:
longing,
Form: Ghazal
Five Sisters -REDONE for consistent syllable count
When we are together, we are a sight to see – Sisters!
Things always seem just right when I can have with me – sisters.
One named Jennifer is nurturing and compassionate.
She was born after me; compatible...
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Categories:
sister,
Form: Ghazal
FantasyI lean in to your space tonight
My hair caresses your face tonight
I started looking for you long ago
I am waiting with grace tonight
I came dressed in shadows
I’ll mark your place with black lace tonight
A...
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Categories:
arabic, art, emotions, longing,
Form: Ghazal
Toxic passionYou are so far away from me my passion
Afar I am but I do strongly feel thy passion
Feelings, dripping in the rain they come
Emotions, unsettling as they are, high passion
Desire sparks my heart and I...
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Categories:
depression, dream, feelings, lonely,
Form: Ghazal
Tonight is the night
Oh! sweet verses of love, how gaily you recite tonight
Ballad of a pretty woman, lauding her knight tonight.
Rewarding entreaty, granting wish of love’s fantasy,
Tolling bells of glee, angels of bliss will alight tonight.
Thinking of romance...
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Categories:
love, romantic,
Form: Ghazal
Specific Types of Ghazal Poems
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Definition | What is Ghazal in Poetry?